NDFL

Neurodevelopmental Framework for Learning (NDFL)

The NDFL is a way of thinking about and understanding the various skills and capacities that are part of any learning endeavor. It looks at various brain functions, and the learning tasks they support.

The framework of NDFL includes eight functions of the brain comes which have been identified through clinical research. These are: Attention, Memory, Spatial and Temporal Thinking, Language, Social Cognition, Neuromotor, and Higher Order Cognition.

9 premises of the NDFL:

• Promoting a positive view of neurodevelopmental diversity

• Using neurodevelopmental profiles instead of labels

• Seeking specific understanding about each kid

• Labeling observable phenomena and not the child

• Being collaborative (working with students, professionals and parents all together)

• Strengthen the strengths and affinities of learners: Strengths in some areas can be used to prop up weaknesses in other areas.

• Demystification- learning more about the learning process

• Metacognition - learning more about how you learn best

• Promoting optimism about yourself and others as a learner